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Here’s why…
Legacy and unity
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We’ve been representing the retail motor industry for more than 100 years.
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With more than 8 000-member businesses, our unity is our strength.
Your voice
RMI represents the industry at:
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Centralised wage negotiations.
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Various MIBCO and Industry-related Boards and committee structures.
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Various South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
committees and working groups.
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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), defending our
industry when compulsory specifications and standards are compromised.
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The Moto Health Care Fund, Industry Provident Funds
and the Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund.
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Meetings hosted by reputable organisations recognised by government, big
business, consumers and relevant stakeholders like Business Unity SA (BUSA).
Supports your business
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Professional industrial relations advice ensuring procedural
and substantive fairness when disciplining staff.
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Chairing of disciplinary hearings and AUTOMATIC
entry at the CCMA, DRC and Labour Court.
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Exceptional CPA support at the National Consumer Commission (NCC)
and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA).
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Facilitation of a business-to-business complaint where both parties are
RMI members, with a complaint resolution rate in excess of 95%.
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Training needs and representation via merSETA and W&RSETA.
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Industry-specific products like RMI4BEE, RMI4LAW, RMI4OHS and RMI4SURE.
Keeps you in the know
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Industry labour relations seminars.
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Automobil magazine and weekly web letters.
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Commenting on industry topics in the media, and participating
in and hosting numerous conventions and shows.
news
news
ercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is
moving closer towards its vision of car-
bon-neutral manufacturing produc-
tion after the successful launch of its Photovolta-
ic (PV) technology project pilot.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the parent com-
pany of MBSA is continuously working on the
development of its sustainable business strategy
and has set the goal of CO₂ reduction by 2039
with Ambition2039. Mercedes-Benz intends to
go all electric until the end of this decade and
aims to cut its carbon footprint per passenger
car by more than half by 2030 compared with
2020 levels. To achieve this goal, the key levers
include: electrifying the vehicle fleet, charging
with green energy, improving battery technol-
ogy, an extensive use of recycled materials and
renewable energy in production. Mercedes-Benz
plans to cover more than 70 percent of its energy
needs through renewable energy by 2030 by roll-
ing out solar and wind power at own sites as well
as through further Power Purchase Agreements.
In line with this ambition, MBSA piloted this PV
project with the objective of evaluating the solar
yield for the East London manufacturing plant.
The pilot provided MBSA with first-hand experi-
ence with the technology in East London manu-
facturing plant. The 360-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar
panels were installed on the roof of its recently
commissioned body shop building. Since the start
of the pilot in January 2022, the pilot has thus far
produced impressive solar yields.
ahindra South Africa has unveiled their new
visual identity including a brand-new logo
that will differentiate its future product
portfolio. Characterised by the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo, this
represents the bold new direction Mahindra has em-
barked on with new-age products.
The new Twin Peaks logo and visual identity was
created by Mahindra’s Global Design Team and embod-
ies the company’s willingness to change and embrace a
new world order. In designing the new logo and visual
identity, the design team worked to incorporate Ma-
hindra’s ethos of creating truly authentic SUVs and life-
style bakkies for personal exploration and adventure.
The new visual identity will be seen throughout
South Africa at Mahindra’s growing network of deal-
ers and new products in the coming months, starting
with the all-new XUV700 and followed shortly there-
after by the Scorpio-N.
aguar Classic has completed building the
first C-type Continuation. The strictly limited
production run is well underway at Jaguar’s
Classic Works, Coventry, and the first vehicle has
finished shakedown testing ready for delivery to
an excited customer.
The first customer Continuation is finished in
Pastel Green with Suede Green leather seats and
is inspired by the original Jaguar C-type which
won the 360km-long, 50-lap sports car race at
the Reims Grand Prix Meeting on 29 June 1952.
This vehicle was the first C-type fitted with
disc brakes to win in international competition,
after driver Stirling Moss persuaded Jaguar to im-
plement the pioneering technology it had in de-
velopment. The victory at Reims was a glimpse to
the C-type’s dominance at the following year’s Le
Mans 24 Hour, and Jaguar’s continued supremacy
in 1950s sports car racing.
The Jaguar Classic team has helped bring Jag-
uar’s heritage to life using extensive research,
modern technology and engineering expertise.
With advanced CAD modelling, each one is then
crafted using the same build methods and tech-
niques to ensure the limited-run Continuations
honour the delineation of the original C-type.
The Continuation models are FIA-approved
and eligible to participate in all FIA Historic
events, including the Jaguar Classic Challenge,
which takes place at a variety of different race-
tracks including Le Mans and Silverstone.
First Jaguar C-type continuation
ready for customer delivery
Mahindra unveils
new visual identity
www.automobil.co.za
July 2022
Mercedes-Benz advances its
sustainability target